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Bosch and Cariad Unveil AI-Driven Level 2/3 Driving Platform for 2026 Rollout

Combining in-house AI methods with large-scale road testing, the software is set to power Volkswagen’s mid-2026 models plus kick off licensing to other OEMs worldwide.

Overview

  • The platform integrates AI across perception, interpretation, decision-making and vehicle control to bolster Level 2 and Level 3 assisted driving.
  • It will be eligible for series application from mid-2026, with installations in production models such as the ID.1 slated for 2027.
  • Bosch and Cariad will expand testing with hundreds of sensor-equipped vehicles across Europe, Japan and the US this year to capture rare corner-case scenarios.
  • Bosch plans to license the end-to-end architecture globally while both partners maintain full in-house development and IP ownership for safety and digital sovereignty.
  • Cariad remains under cost-cutting pressure, having announced plans to eliminate around 1,600 roles as it accelerates delivery of the software stack.